Vice President of Procurement

Vice President of Procurement Details:

• Direct Hire position
• $220,000.00 /annually
• First Shift (Monday through Friday)

• The Vice President of Procurement leads the integration of purchase, the strategic sourcing and procurement operations for all food products, packaging, and supply chain services within the organization, mainly three different brands under same group.

• This executive role is responsible for ensuring product availability, proper inventory control, cost competitiveness, and compliance in support of a fast-paced food distribution business.

• The VP will oversee vendor relationships, optimize purchasing processes, and drive efficiency across the supply chain, develop and execute procurement strategies for perishable and non-perishable food products (e.g., dry & frozen ingredients), packaging, and distribution-related supplies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, manufacturers, and third-party vendors to ensure consistent supply and service quality.

• Negotiate contracts to secure optimal pricing, delivery terms, rebates, and risk mitigation across all procurement categories.

• Partner with Inventory, Logistics, Sales, and Operations teams to forecast demand and align procurement decisions with business needs.

• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as order accuracy, fulfillment rate, cost variances, and on-time delivery.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, FSMA).

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25–40% of the time and travel may include visits to domestic and international suppliers, contract manufacturers, distribution centers, and industry trade events.

• Oversee the daily workflow of the team; provide constructive and timely performance evaluation; and handle discipline of employees in accordance with company policy.